Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-28

moderate, and referred to the danger Of
| war aud the necessity Of preparing the
coaltD- stations OF the empire. In con-
clusion, Lord Randolph, whose speech Of
explanation lasted forty minutes, quoted
from his last letter to Lord Salisbury a
statement that he lett the Cabinet with
regret, but without mlsgWing or heslta-
tion.
EMPH AsIZING HIS ECONOMICAL VIEWS.
Lord Randolph Churchill dwelt upon
the statement that he resigned because
he was unable to acquiesce in the gov
eruments army and navy estimates on
account of their eNtraVaganCe from mis-
point Of view, havinS pledged himself TO
policy OF TetrenCEmeUt and economy. He
was convinced he said that such IA policy
could be safely carried out aud there
fore he could not, he felt, retain
IA place in the government when
he found that his colleagues
refused to try to retrench. 1.-The policy
of TINS country he said, "shOuld be
peaceful eyeryW here Cheers. The gov
ernmenrs estimates were too great for
time of peace. 1t has been said that re-
signed IN haste.
DIFFICULTIES FROM THE BEGINNING.
The fact is tneIe were difficulties be-
tween myself and my colleagues in the
Cabinet almost from the beginning OF the
present government. Cheers and laugh
ter. AS | uld not desire TO remain
wrauelnE IN The Cabinet, ask d to be
allowed to retire unless the government
expenses were reduced within absolute
peace limits. The Marquis Of Salisbury
wrote IN rcSponse to nay request defend
my the estimates in the face of possible
r-ar. AS he said there was no course lett
open for me but to write my resignation,
stating that declined to psrtAke IN the
game for high and desperate stakes other
nations were PLAYING for, and have seen
no reason since TO regret the step to3k."
Cheers.
AN ATTEMPT TO RETAIN HIM.
w. Ii. Smith said tue Cabinet tried to
retain Lord Randolph Churchill. whose
aCClou it was thought might have been
modified if tine had been allowed TO DIS
cuss the differences " hlch were susceptl-
bic OF accommodation.
Mr.. Gladstone rose and delivered a
eulogy on Earl lddesleigh, whom he said
he had the honor TO introduce into public
lIie. Mr.. Gladstone said the sentiments
Of sorrow for the Earps death were uni
Versal, and were based on the sterling
merits of the man. Mr.. Gladstone
applauded wDat he called Lord Randolph
Churchllfs sacrifice IN behalf of sound
economic policy, and the judictous mOde
In which he proposed TO apply the princl-
pies he advocated.
NO FAULT FOUND.
He Gladstone found no fault with the
governments foreign policy, but thou hit
that Lord Salishury's Mansion House
speech was calculated to arouse appre-
hensiOn, aud the country was entitled to
be reassurgd. He strongly objected to
the severance Of the Treasury Portfolio
| a w. no tft
practically siuecure. He also objected
to "a combination OF the Offices Of Premier
and Foreign Secretary, which
made one man responsible
for the dcti0n OF momentous
foreign dispatches. u Eerto the foreign
| policy had been jointly conducted by the
| Premier and Foreign Secretary. Ii was
most important that this dual action
should be maintained as security alike for
the sovereign, Cabinet and country. He
hoped the country would oppose any
| oppression Of Bulgaria by a foreign power.
Referring to the Canadian fisheries ques-
tiOn he said he trusted that the papers on
the subject would speedily be presented
TO the House.
CHURCHILL EXCEEDINGLY PRUDENT.
LORD ChurchiiPs speech was marked by
unusual prudence, Ia utterance, absence
OF temper and careful avoidance OF
everything that might wound tue feelings
OF mis- late colleagues. His previous re-
ticence deprived his explanation OF its
expected interest. The general opinion
is That be altogether failed to justify his,
desertiOn OF the Cabinet at critical time
and although he denied that he regretted
bavIng taken the step the whole tenor Of
his speech lett the Impression that he did
regret his action and is ready to cooper
ate toward his return TO the Ministry.
sALIsBURY's LETTER.
The interest of the House centred in ths
letter in which Lord Salisbury accepted
Lord RandOlph's resignation. IL was
dated Dee. -. In IL Lord Sal sbury said !:
The outlook on the continent ls so very
! black that 1t Is not too muCn TO say that
! the chances are in favor Of war at an
early date. When once it has broken out
we viii not be secure from being involved.
| Therefore we cHGnOt take the RESPONSE
| biuiy Of refusing supplies which the
army and navy Ministers have
dec AIRED necessary" When this portion
OF the letter was read the House rang
win approving cnerIs. LORD saIlsbury's
paciEc d. claIatIUbs, Wbicu were gwen at
The same moment IN the House Of Lords,
were destined to check any alarm that
might b. caused by the disclosures in the
Commons. On the whole, the govern
ment is thought TO have come we'll out Of
the incident.
GLADsToNE's PLANS.
Mr.. GladstOne's remarks showed that
he does not intend 10 challenge the ad-
dress. although be Will SUPPORT amend